“It's every athlete's dream to become a champion. However, in this sport, it's very difficult.” ---Anderson Silva

For UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, getting the belt is as challenging as staying on top of the division. He is UFC’s longest reigning champion, after snatching the middleweight title from Rich Franklin last October 2006. Anderson Silva has been unstoppable in his succeeding fights, until Chael Sonnen became his contender. The outspoken contender was able to dominate him in four rounds, before tapping out from a triangle choke in the last frame.

“After the Chael fight, people think I’m human again and that anything can happen. I could be knocked out, I could be submitted.”

However, Anderson Silva will continue to defend his title against anyone who wants to challenge him. He will take on Vitor Belfort on UFC 126 that is set to take action on February 5, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

The UFC 126 tickets are nearly sold out. But the promotion will hold an official closed circuit viewing to keep up with the demand. Do you already have your ticket for the upcoming UFC 126?

Tickets for UFC 126, that will feature a UFC middleweight title bout between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort, is nearly sold out! And to accommodate the high demand, the promotion will hold an official Closed Circuit viewing party in the Islander Ballroom at Mandalay Bay on the event night. Tickets for the closed circuit viewing will go on sale on January 18, at 10 am PT, through Ticketmaster or Mandalay Bay box office.

The UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort will take action on February 5, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. In addition to the middleweight title bout, Forrest Griffin will lock horns with Rich Franklin and Jon Jones will take on Ryan Bader in light heavyweight match-ups.

UFC 126 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 5, 2011 will headline two dynamic strikers in the middleweight division. Will it be Vitor Belfort's time to shine?

UFC 126 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas will headline two dynamic middleweight strikers: Vitor Belfort and Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva will put his 12-winning streak on the line, as he faces fellow Brazilian, Vitor Belfort. It seems that the middleweight championship fight on February 5 has all the makings of an explosive event, as both fighters possesses pedigrees of sheer dominance. But a striking bout may only be witnessed by fans, if and only if both fighters enter the Octagon with the same brilliance that they had during their prime.

What should the fighters do to be victorious? Check out Fighting Insider’s fearless forecast for UFC 126 main card.

UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort is now official with ten bouts. Check out who among your favorite fighters made it to the card, and get ready to place your bets. Because this is going to be one explosive show!

Once again, Anderson Silva will put his middleweight championship belt on the line, as he faces Vitor Belfort at the upcoming UFC 126 event. They will headline the match, along with the most anticipated light heavyweight showdown between Forrest Griffin and Rich Franklin. In addition to this, Jon Jones will lock horns with TUF season 8 winner, Ryan Bader, in a 205lb. tourney.

Meanwhile, former WEC bantamweight champion, Miguel Torres, will make his first Octagon appearance in a featured 135lb. match-up against Antonio Banuelos. Finally, Norifumi Yamamoto will also make his UFC debut in a preliminary bantamweight tilt against Demetrius Johnson.

"He's the champion and I'm the challenger, so it's going to be a lion facing a lion. It's going to be a great, great fight. I'm about to accomplish my journey. In the name of Jesus, I'm going to leave there with a victory, for sure." ---Vitor Belfort

Just a couple of weeks before UFC 126 kicks off, Vitor Belfort talks about his fight against Anderson Silva in his preview video. Spectators are loving Belfort’s confidence that he can beat the current Middleweight champion. Furthermore, other fans think that UFC 126 will be the most epic championship fight that the promotion ever put up. The only thing that viewers are worried about is Vitor Belfort’s long lay-off from the Octagon. Still, it is no brainer that he is one of the fastest and most powerful striker in the UFC. And if age is really catching up on Anderson Silva, the champion might get rattled by his contender.